Texans have decision to make on whether to sign Foster
--The Texans don't have to re-sign running back Arian Foster. He's got one more year left on his contract. He'll be a restricted free agent. They can tender him at the max and match any offer sheet he signs with another team.
"He's a huge part of what we do running the football and in the pass game, also," quarterback Matt Schaub said. "You can see what type of damage he can do there. He's a big part of what we do, and we've got to have him around and out there for our team."
--DE J.J. Watt, who had an outstanding season, a tremendous two playoff games and made the All-Rookie Team, capitalized on a job he had in college. Before he walked on at Wisconsin, Watt worked at a Pizza Hut. He told customers and co-workers of his dream of playing at Wisconsin, and most laughed at him. He got the last laugh, of course. When he tells his story, he always mentions working at Pizza Hut. Well, guess who he endorsed during the Super Bowl? You guessed it: Pizza Hut.
--During the lockout, receiver Andre Johnson and outside linebacker Mario Williams were among the players to return to school to work on their degrees. They were hoping to graduate this summer. Because of the offseason program, though, it'll take them until the summer of 2013 to graduate.
--K Neil Rackers wants to return to the Texans. He'll be a free agent in March. He spent the last two seasons with the Texans, including setting a team record with 135 points last season. He kicked 32-of-38 field goals.
"I want to be a Texan," he said. "Great organization, great teammates, obviously a great ball club. We can't control what happens. The business side of it is what it is. If the Texans want me, and I'm back here, I would love that."
QUOTE TO NOTE
"We had that taste of what it's like to play in January (playoffs), and I think everyone liked the taste. Now we want more. We're hungry. We're going to have a great offseason. We're going to make sure we're right back here next year. Guys are anxious and excited to move forward." - QB Matt Schaub on reaching the second round this season and hoping to advance farther next season.
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